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State minister for tourism Martin Mugurura (3rd R) joins partners and sponsors of the Virunga Gorilla Marathon during its official launch. Left is Ivan Kahangire, the Virunga marathon team leader.

The Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has implored health workers and local leaders in the Tooro sub-region to desist ...

The most common reaction to the NCAA men's tournament South Region's unveiling Sunday was probably "North Carolina?!? Really?!?" But once you get past the Tar Heels' surprising inclusion in this ...

Bunyoro was earmarked for sugar cultivation by the colonial government in Uganda, but the idea of establishing a factory in ...

After a public appeal by U.S. President Donald Trump last week to spare "surrounded" Ukrainian troops, Putin said on Friday that Russia would guarantee the lives of Ukrainian troops in the region ...

UCLA, the No. 1 overall team in this year’s tournament, is eying its first-ever trip to the Final Four. Cori Close’s team has spent most of the season in the No. 1 spot after knocking out ...

Nyamulagira has seen several major eruptions in recent decades, including in May 2004, November 2006, and January 2010 ...

Africa is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations, from endless savannahs to tropical coastlines and ancient wonders. But travelling to the world’s second-largest continent ...

All of that proved too much to overcome as the Lady Braves dropped an 81-70 decision to the hosting Golden Eagles in the Region 4 title game at the Rock Valley Physical Education Center.